Things To Do In Phnom Penh

You're keen to set sail in a different direction. Perpetually prepared for a brand new adventure and imaginative ways to get your kicks, you're prepared to discover an exciting destination from top to bottom. Coming up: Phnom Penh! It's not difficult to fill an itinerary, because Expedia can connect you with tons of things to do. Reserve your activities today, and the only thing left to do is count the days until your escape and prepare to have fun.

Book your favourite adventures on Expedia for a great price, and you'll still have enough cash for a fancy hotel or fine dinner while you're visiting. The things to do in Phnom Penh are not only among the best, but they won't break the bank. We have 65 things to do here, and you can make them yours beginning at just £11.

Phnom Penh is a favourite among travellers similar to you. In fact, a good percentage of travellers can't wait for their next trip to the area to check out local hot spots and find the top activities. The most popular activities can get the curiosity of even seasoned globetrotters, and one look at our list explains why. Our activities includes a wide array of historically based excursions and excitement. From foodie tours like Flavours of Phnom Penh Cooking Class to unequalled ways to see the best this area has to offer like a Private Kirirom National Park Tour, there is an abundance of selections at your disposal when you review the best excursions here at Expedia.

Our activities are the perfect way to organise your getaway. You'll want a game plan to best get the feel for Phnom Penh, especially when you want to include lots of local cuisine and entertainment. And it's a no-brainer that you're itching to explore every avenue遥ou're ready to get out and have an adventure. You're anxious to sign up for the best activities around, and an afternoon walking through charming neighbourhoods is always time well spent. Book professional city tours on Expedia, and you don't need a map.

Things to Do in Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh is a city with an indomitable spirit. The capital of Cambodia was devastated by Pol Pot but today has reimagined itself as a rather hip capital, with a nightlife and foodie scene that are hard to beat. The shining spires of the Royal Palace, the evocative saffron of the robes worn by monks and the perfect location on the banks of the Mekong river contrast with the speeding motorbikes, clamorous markets and the foreboding walls of S21, a former internment camp for the Khmer Rouge in the heart of the city.

Areas & Neighborhoods in Phnom Penh

Sisowath Quay - This nondescript square is the heart of Phnom Penh life. The Royal Palace lies glistening behind it, palm trees sheltering bars and restaurants stretch out on either side of it and locals fly kites, picnic or just enjoy the river views from the centre of it.

Sothearos Boulevard - Explore ancient Cambodian culture at the National Museum, the nearby Liberation Monument celebrates the defeat of the Khmer Rouge whilst S21 commemorates the suffering of Cambodians during its rule. In Wat Ounalom resides the heart of contemporary Cambodian Buddhism.

Wat Phnom - Perched on the city’s only hill is its favourite temple. Painted murals, stone lions, the smell of incense and the incessant murmuring of locals make for an atmospheric visit.

Choeung Ek - The Killing Fields contain the bodies of nearly 9,000 victims of the Khmer Rouge. It’s a sobering reminder of Cambodia’s history and the deathly silence here - just a few miles from the city - makes the noise of the capital suddenly welcome.

Things to See in Phnom Penh

The temples of the capital are typically noisy and busy affairs and all the more appealing for it. The Royal Palace’s glistening spires seem to reflect at you wherever you are in the centre whilst S21’s institutional horror and the testimony of Choeung Ek highlights just how far the city has come in its reinvention as a hip, trendy and vibrant capital.

Things to Do in Phnom Penh

Enjoy the views by the river as you lounge in a cafe or bar or sample the varied menus of the restaurants. Take a trip out to the bustling markets to hunt for a bargain. Mingle by the quay with the locals and appreciate the buzz. Phnom Penh is a city that never stops and you are always invited to join in.

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